Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Wanted Merritt man believed to be in the lower mainland
The Merritt RCMP are seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted Merritt man. "The Merritt RCMP are requesting assistance from the general public with the efforts to locate Jesse Joseph Cy...
Jan 26, 2021 RCMP Photo
Tyner family makes emotional plea 2-years after Ben’s unexplained disappearance
The family and loved ones of Ben Tyner are renewing their public plea for information, as January 26, 2021 will mark two years since Ben Tyner disappeared from the Merritt area. Ben's rider-less horse...
Jan 26, 2021
Ben Tyner last seen two years ago today
On January 26, 2019, around 2:00 pm, Ben Tyner was last seen. It was not until two days later that he would be reported missing when his horse was located alone by loggers in the area. What followed w...
Jan 26, 2021
Merritt Council to consider Spring Bank development
Residential development will be the theme of this evening's regular council meeting. The night will begin with a pair of public hearings regarding proposed development along Lindley Creek and Forksdal...
Jan 26, 2021 Spring Bank conceptual site plan
Kamloops Cowboy Festival hangs up the hat for good
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Cowboy Festival - a staple spring event in the local region - has taken its last ride. Organizers have opted to cancel the yearly festival with no plans to bring it back after ...
Jan 26, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - January 25, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: "Today, we ar...
Jan 26, 2021
New COVID case in Upper Nicola
The Upper Nicola Band has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 within its community. The announcement follows two positive cases that were confirmed on January 14. Chief Harvey McLeod announced the n...
Jan 25, 2021
Two public hearings scheduled for Tuesday
Merritt City Council is scheduled to hold two public hearings tomorrow (Tuesday Jan. 26). The hearings will be to consider proposed residential developments in Collettville as well as the Bench. In Co...
Jan 25, 2021
Conayt Friendship Society receives grant funding
People in 29 communities throughout the province will benefit from capital project funding for the health and social services sector, search and rescue operations, and arts and recreation facilities, ...
Jan 25, 2021
COVID-19 case confirmed at Merritt Bench Elementary
School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen is informing parents of a positive case of COVID-19 among the community at Merritt Bench Elementary School. The exposure is stated to have occurred on January 18,...
Jan 25, 2021
